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From gut bacteria to the brain, a chemical, sodium butyrate traveled through the bloodstream after traumatic injury, where 4 months of treatment helped scientists reduce inflammation, protect brain cells and made seizures less frequentPost-traumatic epilepsy treatment: Researchers are exploring sodium butyrate to prevent post-traumatic epilepsy after brain injuries. This ...
Apollo nerve doctor warns of alarming link between poor sleep and serious brain diseases; says, even one sleepless night can harm you a lotHyderabad-based neurologist Dr. Sudhir Kumar has warned that even one sleepless night can harm brain health. In a recent post, he explained...
Niti brainstorms to prepare national brain health blueprintNiti Aayog is developing a plan to improve brain health, detect cognitive disorders early, and prevent neurological diseases like Alzheimer...
Glenmark, Sun Pharma, Zydus recall products in USGlenmark, Sun Pharma, and Zydus are recalling various products in the US due to manufacturing issues and CGMP deviations, according to the ...
Video: Female doctor attacked by patient at hospital in Tirupati; Medicos demand actionAndhra Pradesh: The resident doctors at SVIMS, who briefly called off their protests against the heinous rape and murder of a female reside...
UK boy gets world's first epilepsy device inserted into skull. Know in detail about neurostimulators fitted into brainA 13-year-old kid, Oran Knowlson from Somerset is the first to test a neurostimulator device for severe epilepsy. Three more Lennox-Gastaut...
Assam: Two associates of Waris Punjab De's chief Amritpal Singh hospitalised in DibrugarhAssociates of Waris Punjab De' chief Amritpal Singh were hospitalized due to health issues. Sikh for Justice demanded the transfer of Amrit...
Silent, subtle & unseen: Why are seizures hard to diagnose? Identifying and improving gaps in epilepsy careA seizure is caused by sudden uncontrolled electrical activity from a group of neurons.
Smoking increases the risk of bone fracture: Five things we learnt about health from research on twinsWhat has research from twins taught us about specific diseases and the human body?
Contribution of neuro NCDs to India's disease burden more than doubled from 1990-2009According to the findings, the burden of non-communicable neurological disorders is increasing in India mainly due to the ageing of the pop...
Inside Lifeline Express, world's first Hospital TrainHaving facilities like that of a hospital, Lifeline Express is equipped with 2 modern operation theatres, 5 operating tables, sterilizing r...
How IRDAI panel proposes to make health insurance more buyer-friendlyAn Irdai constituted panel has recommended a simpler definition of pre-existing diseases to prevent any disputes over interpretation.
Good news for epileptic patients: Implanting new device in brain can prevent seizuresThe researchers used a neurotransmitter which acts as the 'brake' at the source.
Chronic health conditions may increase suicide riskConditions such as back pain, diabetes and heart disease may be at an increased risk of committing suicide.
Are you epileptic? Here's how your office can help youAbout 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy, making it one of the most common neurological diseases after migraine, stroke and Alzheime...
Dust-sized sensors may soon be available for treating epilepsyResearchers from UCBerkeley have just built the first prototype of tiny sensors that can monitor nerves, muscles and internal organs.
How agritech and healthcare tech are creating social impactTJay has developed a wearable product and cloud solution to enable tracking, remote monitoring and support for people with epilepsy.
New mechanism behind infant epilepsy discoveredClinical trials are ongoing with a drug that, if successful, will compensate for the disrupted regulation and ameliorate the disease in chi...
Sleeping on stomach may up risk of sudden death in epilepsyResearchers found that 73 per cent of the cases died in the stomach sleep position, whereas 27 per cent died in other sleep positions.
Glenmark confirms patent challenge for its generic versions of VIMPAT in the US CourtGlenmark Generics Ltd confirms that it has filed ANDAs for Lacosamide tablets and oral solution with the US drug authorities with a Paragra...